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FORT LEE, Va. -- Nearly 140 of the Army’sbest Soldier-chefs waged a variety of culinarybattles to see who could make the best dishesand displays at the 31st Annual U.S. Army’sCulinary Arts Competition, Fort Lee, Va.,March 6-17.

Team Korea repeated top honors in claimingInstallation of the Year title, followed closelyby Fort Bragg, N.C., for second and TeamU.S. Army Europe finishing third.

This year, the competition hosted entrantsfrom 14 installations worldwide.

Major competition category winners were:! Senior Army Chef of the Year: Spc. JeffreyLagyak, Fort Bliss, Texas;! Junior Army Chef of the Year: Cpl. RandyAgno, Team Hawaii;! Field Cooking Competition: Fort Riley,Kansas; and! Student Team Skills: Team Korea.Special competition category winners were:! Best Exhibit Cold Food Buffet: Sgt. JasonPratt, Team Korea;! Best Exhibit Hot Food Shown Cold: StaffSgt. Bernard Book, Team Korea;

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! Best Exhibit in Pastry and Confection: Spc.Alicia Hight, Team USAREUR;! Most Artistic Centerpiece: Spec. CarmenRosario, Fort Bragg;! Best Team Table Exhibit: Team USAREUR;! Contemporary Cooking: Sgt. Joshua Speiss,Fort McNair;

! Contemporary Pastry: Spc. Joanna Carrol,Team USAREUR;! Best Two Member Team: Nutritional HotFood Challenge, Team Hawaii;! Baron H. Garland Culinary Knowledge Bowl:Team Korea; and! Best Centerpiece in Ice, Sgt. 1st ClassDavid Russ, Fort Bragg.Trained by the best

Each year, competition participants aregiven up-close critiques and cookingdemonstrations from certified master chefs.

“From day-one of the competition, we havedemonstrations by master chef’s from aroundthe world,” said Stephen Posser, director oftraining, Army Center of Excellence,Subsistence. “It’s a constant learning exercisefor the competitors, and they gain excellentconstructive criticism from some of the finestmaster chefs in the world. Any time anyoneputs this much care into a dish, it’s going tomake the meals on the battlefield line taste allthat much better.”

This year, culinary masters from GreatBritain conducted cooking seminars throughout

Spc. Anthony Mussari, left, and Spc. Ralph Pabon, 49thQuartermaster Group, Fort Lee, Va. lay out their entry during theNutritional Hot Foods Challenge at the 31st Annual U.S. ArmyCulinary Arts Competition, March 15.

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Pvt. Kwan Hu-jang a Korean Augmeenteeto the U.S. Army Soldier, takes aim atopposing forces during 2-1 Air DefenseArtillery Battalion’s External EvaluationMarch 6 - 11. The unit was evaluated onmission essential tasks, supportingcollective tasks and individual Soldier skillsduring its first external evaluation sincebeing deployed to Korea in October 2004.The unit is stationed at Gwangju Air Base,a Republic of Korea installation that islocated 80 miles southwest of Daegu.See Page 16 for related story.

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Former POW to speakat Women’s HistoryMonth observance

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fi rs t female pr isoner-of-war ofOpera t ion I raq i Freedom isscheduled to be the guest speakerat the Area II Women’s HistoryMonth celebration 3:30 p.m. March28 a t Mul t i -Purpose Tra in ingFacility #1 on Yongsan South Post.

Shoshana N. Johnson, a formerArmy food se rv ice spec ia l i s twounded when her convoy wasambushed March 23, 2003, near an-Nasiriyah, Iraq, is also the firstAfrican-American female POW inU.S. history.

Johnson received a bullet woundto her ankle, causing injuries to bothlegs. She and five other members

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Because we are a military community, theworld’s events are the topic of many conversationsin our homes, at the PX and even in our schools.Make certain that our children are paying attentionto these conversations.

Children may have fear or anxiety because ofwhat they see on television, hear from their friendson the playground, or hear from otherconversations. Subtle changes in parents’ moodsand behaviors can affect children — especially ifthey witness reactions in their parents that they havenot seen before.

Many times parents are unsure if their child’sresponse to the news of war is within the normalrange. Remembering that each child is unique, belowyou will find a guide that will help you understandage-appropriate responses as well as age-appropriatetopics for discussion.

Young children (below the age of 7 or 8) mightreact with fear and anxiety. This could cause somechildren to become clingy and to have trouble with

TTTTTalking with childrenalking with childrenalking with childrenalking with childrenalking with childrenabout deployment, warabout deployment, warabout deployment, warabout deployment, warabout deployment, warBy Melissa Royalty Seoul American Elementary School

separation. Others might have some difficulty goingto bed or staying asleep.

Parents should be prepared to spend extra time tocomfort and reassure them about their own safety andthe safety of loved ones. Parents can also help childrenunderstand why other people may be reacting to thewar in different ways.

To help reduce children’s fears and anxieties,parents should consider limiting young children’sexposure to television coverage about the war.

Children may begin to show more “war” play, use“tough talk,” or have mock battles. Although this canbe disturbing to adults, it is a very normal way thatchildren try to make sense of things that have made astrong impression on them. As an alternative, parentscould encourage children to express themselvesthrough art, music or poetry. Don’t be surprised,however, if the themes expressed in these activitiesinclude aspects of war (e.g., fighting, death, displaysof military power).

Parents may want to initiate conversations witholder children (age 10 or so) about the events theyhave seen on television. It is important to allow olderchildren to participate in viewing and talking about thenews if they want to. It is also wise to encourage theircontinued participation in the normal routines andactivities that they enjoy. This will bring normalcy tolife and help diminish anxieties.

Children often want to find out more about “what,where, and why” as a way of trying to understandthings they find confusing. Parents need to beprepared to answer these questions, or at least bewilling to help find an age-appropriate answer.

Finally, children may find some comfort in thedays and weeks ahead by “doing something” or takingsome kind of action that makes them feel like theyare making a difference. You can help them withspecific projects at home, in school or as part of aninformal or organized group. Although you mighthave some suggestions for these projects, considerallowing children to come up with their own ideasfor what they can do to help. Taking action can helpchildren feel more empowered in confusing times.

Children that have a parent deployed mayexperience anxiety due to the news of specific battlesin the area in which their parent is deployed. Considerlimiting anxiety by previewing the news andnewspaper articles before your child has theopportunity to view it.

For information on supporting your child in dealingwith the issue of war, deployment or anxiety, contactthe appropriate counselor for assistance: Janine Parker(grades K-1), Melissa Royalty (2-3) and RydellWilkins (4-5), at 736-4613.

(Editor’s Note: Melissa Royalty is a counselor forgrades 2-3 at Seoul American Elementary School.)

The RSOI/Foal Eagle 06exercise presents a greatopportunity for our entire

U.S. Forces Korea team to assess ourmission essential tasks and operatingprocedures for supporting receiving,staging, onward movement andintegration of on- and offshore forcesinto the fight.

I know that everyone in USFKwill work hard to gain the maximumtraining benefit from this exercise.Should war come, our success willbe largely determined by our abilityto execute RSOI to standard.

During RSOI/FE06, we will seeour formations executing high-risktraining. I accept this risk, but onlywith the r ight r isk managementprocedures and the mitigation of allr i sk fac tors to no t more thanmoderate with senior supervision,and preferably to low.

In all this, it is essential thatcommanders and leaders a t a l lechelons engage with their outfits

to ensure sa fe execut ion . Asexerc i se p lay progresses , thepotential for accidents increases.

To exercise safely, we have todefeat complacency overconfidenceand indeed fatigue. It is importantto review lessons learned formprevious t ra in ing exerc i ses to

GEN B.B. BellCommander, UNC/CFC/USFK

Making RSOI/FE06 ‘no injuryMaking RSOI/FE06 ‘no injuryMaking RSOI/FE06 ‘no injuryMaking RSOI/FE06 ‘no injuryMaking RSOI/FE06 ‘no injury, no loss of life’ exercises, no loss of life’ exercises, no loss of life’ exercises, no loss of life’ exercises, no loss of life’ exercises

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ensure we understand the challengesfac ing our fo rces and work tomitigate those factors.

In o rder to ensure we se tconditions for safe execution ofRSOI and Foal Eagle, we must allaggressively embrace compositer i sk management and r i skmitigation.

Commanders are responsible andfirst-line leaders are the decisivepoin t in th i s e f for t . I wantcommanders to empowersubordinates, while holding themaccountable for the safety of theirservicemembers, crews, teams andsquads.

I expec t l eaders andservicemembers to be thoroughlyfamiliar with risk assessment andrisk mitigation guidance regardingair, ground, sea and port operations.Success of this exercise will bemeasured against our execution ofbattle tasks, management of tacticalrisks for changing situations and,

importantly, how safely we conductthe operation.

I am deeply committed to theachievement of our RSOI and FoalEagle training objectives. I am alsoequally insistent that we execute thetraining safely.

No serious injury or loss of lifeis absolutely achievable in thisupcoming exercise domain.

Commanders and leaders, takecharge of your un i t s .Servicemembers, I want you totrain and exercise safely.

Thanks to a l l four yourcommitment to our great Republicof Korea ally and the security of thismagni f icen t l and . I g rea t lyappreciate what you do and theprofessionalism you exhibit in doingit.

We go together!

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Filipino Dancers SoughtVolunteers are needed to teach Filipinocultural dances in Yongsan. Anyonewith the know-how and the time is askedto pass on their talent and skill to thosewho would like to learn and showcasedances unique to the Filipino culture.Individuals are also being sought whowish to learn traditional Filipino dances.These dancers will be invited toparticipate in cultural celebrations aspart of Asian-Pacific Month in May.Anyone interested in teaching orlearning Filipino dance may contactDolly Toney by e-mail [email protected].

School ExpenseLimits Set

The maximum amounts payable forschool expenses (hak-bi-bocho) formiddle and high school dependentstudents for Korean Nationalemployees of USFK have beenadjusted. For middle school students,the maximum amounts payable forschool expenses for 2006 school termsare 1,350,000 won per year, and2,930,000 won per year for high schoolstudents. There are no quarterlylimits on the amounts to be paid.Allowable educational expenses foreligible employees are authorized upto a maximum of two students inmiddle school, high school andundergraduate college IAW Chapter8 of USFK Regulation 690-1. Requestfor reimbursement of school expenseswill be submitted in March, June,September and December. Questionsmay be sent to the servicing CivilianPersonnel Advisory Center.

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By Navy Journalist First Class David McKeeCNFK Public Affairs

SEOUL – Seventy-nine Sailorsassigned to Commander, U.S. NavalForces Korea took the semi-annual,Navy-wide advancement test cyclethat ended March 16 when the NavySeamen (E-3) put down their pencils.

Petty officer second classes (E-5)took the examination March 2 andthird classes (E-4) took theexamination March 9.

The 200-question test, offered inthe spring and fall, assesses eachsailor’s knowledge of Navy BasicMilitary Requirements and the sailor’sspecialty or rating.

The test score, however, is one offour main criteria used to determineadvancement. A final multiple of totalpoints is composed of the test score,evaluation average, points for awardsand points for passing the test but notadvancing.

“Advancement is based on anevaluation of the whole sailor thatincludes test score and performance,”said Chief of Naval Operations-directed Command Master Chief PettyOfficer Michael C. Bruner. “How theyact, wear their uniform, perform onthe job and howthey do on thescore decideswhether theymove up inrank or not.”

EducationServicesOfficer, andTest ControlOfficer, ChiefPersonnel Specialist Sylvan Franklynsaid though there are many factorsinvolved in ascending to the next paygrade, the test determines the bulk ofthe score. That means sitting down

Sailors in KSailors in KSailors in KSailors in KSailors in Korea take Navy-wideorea take Navy-wideorea take Navy-wideorea take Navy-wideorea take Navy-wideadvancement examinationsadvancement examinationsadvancement examinationsadvancement examinationsadvancement examinations

with the Bibliography (Bibs) and Navyinstruction books and studying.

“Using the Bibs to study is the bestway to improve your chances of gettingadvanced. Good evaluation and awardpoints counts towards advancement,the more personal awards you have themore points you earn going into theexam,” Franklyn said.

But for sailors whose rates are themost competitive, onlythe most diligentadvance.

Yeoman SecondClass Kari Betancourttook the first class testfor the sixth time.

“I print out thebibliography for theexam and then make abinder with all the

references and then I go through eachreference and try to summarize thingsto make practice questions to help mestudy,” Betancourt said.

Test results will be out in June and

for those who have prepared properly,the reward may mean more respect,responsibility and money. Still noteveryone will advance, but accordingto Betancourt that is not reasonenough to let frustration overwhelmher efforts to succeed.

“Until I pass I won’t getdiscouraged, I know it may take sometime to make rate,” said Betancourt.“In the end, when I make first class,it will definitely be worth it.”

CNFK is the regional commander forthe U.S. Navy in the Republic of Koreaand provides leadership and expertise innaval matters to area militarycommanders, including the Commanderfor the United Nations Command, theRepublic of Korea and U.S. CombinedForces Command and Commander,United States Forces Korea. CNFK alsoserves as liaison to the Republic ofKorea Navy, the Combined ForcesCommander staff in armistice and inwartime and to the Commander, U.S.7th Fleet based in Yokosuka.

Personnel Specialist Second Class (PS2) Thomas Sorenson (foreground) and PS2 Kevin Tibbetsboth E-5s, take their first class petty officer Navy-wide examination March 2 at the Navy Club.

NAVY JOURNALIST FIRST CLASS DAVID MCKEE

“In the end, when I makefirst class, it will definitely beworth it.”

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COURTESY PHOTO

Staff Sgt. Courtney Leahy sings herrendition of “Total Eclipse of theHeart,” originally sung by countrysinger Bonnie Tyler, for the FalconCommunity Center crowd duringthe 2006 Kunsan Idol competitionFeb. 25. The competition, hostedby the 8th Services Squadron,mocked the popular reality televisionshow, allowing airmen to competein musical performances whilebeing judged by others. Leahyplaced first overall in the contest.She is a member of the 8th MedicalOperations Squadron.

A star is bornA star is bornA star is bornA star is bornA star is born

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The Fiscal Year 2006 CommandSergeant Major, Sergeant Major andSergeant Major Course Selection Boardwill convene June 6 in Indianapolis, at theEnlisted Records and Evaluation Center.

Eligibility criteria for consideration forappointment to command sergeant majorinclude sergeants major and mastersergeant (P) with a Basic Active ServiceDate not earlier than June 6, 1980, and adate of birth not earlier than Nov. 6, 1954.

Master sergeants and first sergeantswith Primary Military OccupationalSpecialty 79R who are eligible for sergeantmajor selection are also considered forappointment. Lastly, master sergeant/firstsergeants who are eligible for sergeantmajor selection and have either graduatedthe U.S. Army Sergeant Major Course,are currently enrolled or are scheduled tocomplete a sister service equivalency ofthe USASMC by August 2006, areconsidered for appointment.

Eligibility criteria for promotionconsideration to sergeant major includethe following: Master sergeant/firstsergeants with a DOR of June 6, 2004and earlier, a BASD between June 7, 1981and June 6, 1996, and a DOB not earlierthan Sept. 6, 1954.

Primary Zone DOR is June 6, 2003and earlier. Secondary Zone DOR is June7, 2003 thru June 6, 2004.

All first sergeant/master sergeantsselected by the CY05 command sergeantmajor/sergeant major/SMC Board forattendance as an alternate to the USASMC(Class 57) are eligible for promotionconsideration - regardless of DOR.

Eligibility criteria for consideration forattendance to the USASMC as an alternateinclude master sergeants/first sergeantswith a DOR of Dec. 4, 2004 and earlier, aBASD not earlier than June 6, 1984 and aDOB not earlier than June 6, 1956. SGM and USASMC Declination

Master sergeants may decline

consideration for promotion to sergeantmajor and attendance at the USASMC bydeclining (online or written) prior to May19, 2006.

NCOs in any zone of consideration forthis board can go to the EREC Web siteat https://www.hrc.army.mil, click onHRC, Indianapolis (EREC) and click onthe promotion file link. Enter the ArmyKnowledge Online authentication and thenclick on the statements link. Failure todecline will result in automaticacceptance for promotion considerationto sergeant major and course attendance.CSM Program Declination

The command sergeant major programis voluntary; therefore, Soldiers who meetthe selection criteria for appointment tocommand sergeant major must accept ordecline consideration prior to May 19,2006. Failure to submit an acceptancestatement for appointment to commandsergeant major will be construed as adeclination for consideration and thoserecords will not be provided to the boardfor command sergeant majorconsideration.NCO Evaluation Reports

Compete-the-Record reports mustarrive at EREC, error-free, no later thanMarch 31. Sixty-day Option reports mustarrive at EREC NLT May 19. Eligible andinterested candidates are encouraged toensure that their records are accurate inorder to remain competitive.Electronic Review of ERB

NLT May 19, eligible NCOs mustcomplete their online review of thepromotion ERB by logging ontoh t t p s : / / w w w . h r c . a r m y . m i l ,selecting HRC Indianapolis (EREC)and then clicking on promotion file.NCOs must validate the ERB forauthentication. If any informationis incorrect or missing, the NCOshould visit their servicing PSD tomake corrections.

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of the 307th Maintenance Company,deployed out of Fort Bliss, Texas,were cap tured and taken asprisoners-of-war. The ambush andits aftermath made headlines aroundthe world.

House raids conducted by U.S.Marines in the city of Samarra, Iraq,resulted in the successful rescue ofseven POWs on the morning of April13, 2003. Three days later, Johnsonand the six other former POWs werewelcomed back to the United Statesas heroes by a cheering crowd ofmore than 3,000 people.

Johnson retired from the Army ona temporary disability honorabledischarge in December 2003. Sinceher return to the United States,Johnson has presen ted ta lksthroughout the nation about herexperience as a prisoner of war, andhas been recognized with standingovations from small groups to over65 ,000 people a t se lec t eventshos ted by publ ic and pr iva te

organizations.“We were really fortunate to get

her as a guest speaker,” said MasterSgt. Tony McClure, Area II EqualOpportunity advisor. “She is ingrea t demand on the speakingcircuit.”

This year ’s Area II Women’sHistory Month celebration is hostedby the 8th Military Police Brigade.In addition to the guest speaker, the90-minute program will include a“Salute to Women” slide show,poetry readings, music and otherentertainment.

“ I t wi l l be a ce lebra t ion toremember,” said Equal OpportunityAdvisor Mas te r Sg t . EugeneJackson of the 8th Military PoliceBrigade. “The entire Area II andYongsan Garrison community isinvited.”

For information on the March 28event, contact McClure by e-mailat [email protected],or call 738-5950.

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RODRIGUEZ RANGE – Lined up in a file,the M1 Abrams tanks named “Cold Pimpin,”“Crimson Knight,” “Death Wish” and “DoinTime” stood proudly with cannons raised andready for Soldiers to fire the newestammunition in their arsenal during a live-fireexercise held at Rodriguez Range March 7.

Soldiers with the 1st Heavy Brigade CombatTeam conducted a short sustainment gunneryexercise to test new canister rounds that willaccompany heat and sabot rounds currently intheir munitions store.

“This is the first time we’re firing thesecanister rounds and the live fire enablesSoldiers to see what it can do,” said Maj. ChrisConnolly, operations officer, 2nd Battalion, 9th

InfantryRegiment.

Accordingto adocumentreleased by1st HBCT,the newcanisters turnthe tanks intoa giantshotgun. At100 metersthe newroundpulverized acinder-blockwall and theenemy behindit. Afterseveral testshoots at autilityvehicle, allscores were100 percent,leaving the

vehicle destroyed.The shot spreads are of 3/8-inch ball

bearings spewing from the main gun. The shotis a consistent 10 meter spread for every 100

meters. There are 1,100 ofthese deadly marbles inevery canister fired.

“Massive power on agroup of infantry quicklyis the main purpose of theround, that’s what it wasmade for,” said Kim Dean,a TRADOC SystemsManager-Abramscontractor from FortKnox, Ky.

The exercise tested fireat dummy troops fromranges of 200, 300, 400meters, and 100 meters attroops in the wood lines.

Kim said the maximumeffective range of theround is 500 meters.

“Heat and sabot roundsare primarily anti-vehicle. Tanks are best atkilling other tanks. Sabot rounds will put ahole in a wall. Heat rounds will burn a holethrough a lot of armor, but again, it just makesa hole.

“Canister rounds will give us that spreadlike a shotgun, that will be more effective thanheat or sabot rounds to eliminate enemy spreadout in the weeds. It would be like trying totake a sledge hammer to take out a gnat.

A canister round is anti-personnel but canalso be used to clear away wire, obstacles,mine fields, knock down walls and suppress abunker. It gives the tank a lot more capabilitiesin a restrictive environment,” Connolly said.

Soldiers who fired theserounds speculated what thenew round could do andhow easily it would be towork with.

“My expectation of thenew round is it will knockdown some freakin’ walls andput holes in stuff,” said Spc.Mark Lannholm, a 2-9 Inf. gunner. “Coming outhere gives us the advantage of seeing how thenew round performs and actually getting the feelof it. Instead of just training on electronics, youactually get to take crews down and haveeveryone work as a team.”

“I don’t think anyone out here has seen a

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By Spc. Timothy DinneenSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

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canister round shoot before,” said Capt. MikePhrockmorton, Delta Company, 2-9 Inf.commander. “We think it should do a great jobof suppressing troop targets without collateraleffects which is what we’re having a hardtime doing in Iraq.

“This will make it much easier and Soldierswon’t be as limited to what they can dopertaining to the rules of engagement.”

The exercise consisted of 10 targets ofvarying distances including mine fields,cement walls, dummy troops, utility vehiclesand bunkers.

The rounds riddled these targets withmultiple wounds. Many of the targets

resembled spaghetti strainersbecause of all the holes putthrough them. However, noteveryone was impressed.

“I thought it would’ve been abigger spread,” said Pfc. BenjaminGuillon, a tank uploader. “It was alight round though, so it wasn’thard to load.”

Whatever the opinions were at the range,Soldiers were able to test the new round andsee what it can do to varying targets.

“It was a great event and a greatopportunity for all the Soldiers out here to seewhat the Army’s coming up with,” said JasonDunm, tank commander, 2-9 Inf.

The concrete target (top) proved no matchfor a direct hit from the new cannister round(bottom).

Soldiers relax by their tanks prior to engaging targets with new cannister ammunition atRodriguez Range March 7.

“My expectation of thenew round is it will knockdown some freakin’ wallsand put holes in stuff.”

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Second Infantry Division Public AffairsSpecial to The Morning Calm Weekly

By Pfc. Lee Seung HyubSecond Infantry Division Public Affairs

RODRIGUEZ RANGE – The 2ndInfantry Division invited communityleaders of Pocheon City to RodriguezRange, to provide a better understandingof how and why they train the way theydo here.

First Heavy Brigade Combat TeamCommander Col. Michael Feil hosted thevisit on March 6.

An Army bus drove the visitors aroundthe range, passing the Military Operationsin Urban Terrain training site.

Looking down from a hill, the MOUTtraining site consisted of traditional Koreanhouses with kiwa roofs and some urban-style buildings like those seen on a movieset.

“Laser beams are used instead of livefires here,” Feil said.

As for the graves around the range,Feil said, “Families are allowed to visittheir decendants graves and conduct theirtraditional rituals.”

Next, they went to see the WarriorValley training site.

“To protect the natural stream bed,

either side of the water is blocked bycement,” Feils said, “assuring local citizensthe Army had taken measures to protectthe landscape.

“There are two good benefits to usingthis site. One is that live-fire rounds willnot fly out of the training site, furthermore,the valley will reduce the noise,” Feil said.

From there, the bus headed to the rangetower, the highest point at RodriquezRange.

At the tower building, Meals Ready toEat, and fruit was available for the visitors.

Pfc. Seo Sang Myun, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st HBCT,demonstrated how to boil the MRE forthe visitors before Feil continued his brief.

Feil mentioned the two priorities thatU.S. Forces Korea commanders hadcome up with. One was ensuring peaceand stability of the peninsula. The secondwas enhancing warfighting readiness.

He also said there are three factors tobeing safe and to preserving theenvironment.

He mentioned the safety for the localcommunity, the safety and preservationfor the Soldiers and the preservation oflocal terrain.

Rodriguez Range opens to local leaders

“By firing at the mountain, we canensure the safety of the Soldiers as wellas that of the local people,” Feil said. “Inaddition to force protection, we almostalways fire at wooden targets, not onmetal targets so that the rounds will notbounce off.

“I train here almost every day and therelationship with the local people here isvery important. We will continue tocoordinate with Eighth Army to preventaccidents from occurring and to carry onthe agreement we have made with theRepublic of Korea,” Feil said.

Lee Yong Jik, the community leaderof Oga-sam-ree said tanks destroyed thedrainage road and he wished somethingwould be done to fix it.

The vice mayor of Pocheon City wasinformed by Kim Hyong Nam, thecommunity relations officer at CampCasey Enclave, that there existed a properchannel to resolve such problems andexplained the process to communityleaders.

“Today was a good opportunity for theArmy to hear the voice of the local peoplein person,” said Hwang Yung Chul, thevice mayor of Pocheon City.

First Heavy Brigade Combat TeamCommander Col. Michael Feil assists a visitorwith their MRE.

First Heavy Brigade Combat Team commander Col. Michael Feil provides a brief explanation ofthe type of training done at Rodriguez Range to visiting Pocheon City leaders..

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CAMP CASEY – Camp Casey’s Leisure Travel Office, oncelocated in the Morale Welfare and Recreation building, has movedto Building 2408 behind the Post Exchange.

With the move, the LTO has consolidated with the OfficialTravel Office and become the Commercial Travel Office.

The reason for the change is because both offices wereproviding virtually the same services but were divided into twoseparate entities because the needs of the customers weredifferent.

The Leisure Travel Office provided airline tickets for personaltravel to the United States or anywhere else abroad.

On the other hand, the Official Travel Office provided ticketsfor official travel such as permanent change of station, temporaryduty and emergency leave.

Because they were providing almost the same services, manycustomers ended up in the wrong office.

To reduce confusion it was decided to consolidate the offices.Furthermore, the decrease in traffic due to the amount of Soldiersnow stationed at Camp Casey didn’t require two offices.

Leisure TLeisure TLeisure TLeisure TLeisure Travel Office moves, expands servicesravel Office moves, expands servicesravel Office moves, expands servicesravel Office moves, expands servicesravel Office moves, expands services“Before our offices were consolidated, I worked for

the Official Travel Office and there were a lot of leisuretravel customers coming into our office,” said KimMyung-Hui, site manager. “So we had to send thecustomers to the Leisure Travel Office and heard a lotof complaints.”

Since merging, those problems are a thing of the past.However, another problem has occurred. Since the LTOhas moved, some customers had difficulty finding them.

“After the consolidation, customers who want leisuretravel have decreased because of difficulty finding ouroffice,” said Oh Eun-Young, sales representative.

The CTO provides almost every airline ticket fromAmerican Airlines to Korean Air and also has tourprograms.

“We are providing all kinds of airline tickets for thelowest price,” said Lee Hyunju, sales representative. “Wealso have a tour programs such as China and Japan.”

The CTO’s operation hours are from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.for emergency leave only.

Camp Hovey Gate HoursCamp Hovey has announced thefollowing access gate hours ofoperation:! 7 a.m. -10 p.m., Weekdays/Weekends/Holidays (Vehicles)! 7 a.m. – midnight, Weekdays(Pedestrians Only)! 7 a.m. – 1 a.m., Weekends/Holidays (Pedestrians Only)! 5:15 – 5:45 a.m., Hovey DFAC/Fitness Center workers allowed entry/vehicle accessNOTE: Military police, fire, medical, 1stBde. S-5, colonel and commandsergeant major vehicles are the onlyvehicles allowed to access/egress thisgate during restricted hours

ICW WrestlingICW Wrestling representatives will beat Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s SportsBar and Grill, 7 p.m. April 6.

Parenting Skills, SafetyEducation Workshop

A Parenting Skills and Safety EducationWorkshop is planned from 1 – 3 p.m., atthe following education centers: April 13,Camp Red Cloud; April 20, Camp Casey;and April 28 at Camp Stanley.

DominoesStarting the first Saturday in April,Dominoes will be played, beginning at 6p.m. at Camp Red Cloud Mitchell’s SportsBar and Grill. Prizes awarded to thewinning team. There is no entry fee.

ASAP Awards CeremonyArea I ASAP is hosting its first militaryand civilian award ceremony 2 p.m.Tuesday. For information, call 730-4148.

Holy Week ServicesHoly Week services will be offeredaccording to the following schedule:Palm Sunday, 9 a.m. April 9, CRC Chapeland 1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel.Holy Thursday, 7 p.m. April 13, Mass ofthe Lord’s Supper, CRC Chapel.Good Friday, 11:30 a.m. April 14, Stationsof the Cross, CRC, and 5:30 p.m. Serviceof the Cross, CRC.Holy Saturday, 7 p.m. April 15, Easter VigilMass, CRC.Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. April 16, Mass atCRC and 1 p.m. Camp Stanley Chapel.

Leadershiptrainingset for May 18-19

An Organizational Leadershipfor Executives seminar is scheduledfor May 8-19. First-line supervisorsand nonsupervisors who do notmeet the criteria will be consideredfor attendance at OLE if they areGS-12 or above and class space isavailable.

In all other cases (non-supervisors and GS-11 and below),applicants must complete a waiverof eligibili ty Requirementsdocument for attendance.

Nominations must be submittedthrough Area I CPAC, using DDForm 1556, [email protected].

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The 2006 Warrior Division Post Level Invitational Soccer Tournament was held at Carey PhysicalFitness Center, Camp Casey, March 11-23. The Camp Casey Team “A” won the championshipby defeating Camp Red Cloud by the score of 1-0. Both of these teams will represent WarriorCountry (Area I) in the 2006 Eighth United States Army Indoor Soccer Championship, April 21-23at Area IV’s Camp Carroll, Waegan, Area IV.

CAMP CASEY – After a brutaltwo-day tournament, indoor soccerteams from Camp Casey and CampRed Cloud met for the Area I IndoorSoccer Championship.

Unlike outdoor soccer, the indoorgame only allows five players perteam on the playing surfaceincluding the goalie. Goalies are alsonot allowed to use their hands toblock a shot on the small goal.

Usually played on a basketballcourt, the indoor game can also bevery rough and fast-paced.

Coming out of the loser’s bracketthe CRC team needed two wins overCamp Casey ‘A’ to take home theArea I Championship.

Before the game, CRC playerRogerlio Pineda said, “we expect to

have a great match.”Back and forth it went in the first

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half, with no team able to gain an edge.That was until Camp Casey’s

Alvaro Barragan received a longpass from midcourt and put the ballinto the back of the net, giving theCasey team a 1-0 lead at the half.

But the Casey team did not stopthere. Less than a minute into thesecond half Leroy Tolo gave a swiftkick to the ball out of midair puttingit into the goal for a 2-0 lead.

“I knew the ball was going inonce it hit my foot,” Tolo said.

The 2-0 lead was too much forthe CRC team to overcome, as theywere unable to get the ball into theCasey team’s net after repeatedattempts.

“The game was hard but it wasgood to win,” Tolo said.

“I’m very happy we won becausethat’s what we’ve been practicingfor the last month,” said Casey’sAdan Alfaro.

SEOUL – The Han River welcomed thousandsof area runners and 2nd Infantry Division Soldierscompeting in the Seoul Marathon with a fresh breezeat the Han River Park March 5.

The annual international competition is aprestigious event, celebrating its ninth anniversarythis year. About 12,000 amateur runners participatein this event each year, which boasts the largestforeign competition among Korean marathons.

The event consisted of four course selectionsincluding six kilometer, 12 km, 21.0975 km (half-marathon course), and 42.195 km (full-marathoncourse).

The 9th Annual Seoul Marathon Race featuredabout 250 Soldiers from 1st Heavy Brigade CombatTeam, Fires Brigade, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigadeand Special Troops Battalion.

The Soldiers arrived early at Han River Park signingup at the Good Neighbor tent, set up by the EighthU.S. Army, to pick up their numbers and chips.

The electronic chips were used for the time check

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for the runners on the half- and full- marathoncourse.

“My section chief encouraged me to enter thisevent and here I am ready to run,” said Pfc. KimDong Yoon, Headquarters and Headquarter Company,1st Bn., 15th Field Artillery, who participated in thehalf-marathon course run. “The scenery here isbeautiful and the air is very fresh. I think it’s goingto be a great run today.”

The full course group was divided into two groups,“A” and “B.” The “A” group consisted of runnerswith a recorded run time under 2 hours, 40 minutes.

As the starting gun alerted runners to begin therace, the Eighth Army Band began playing musiclifting the crowd to its feet among shouts ofencouragement as the “A” runners went by followedby the “B” group.

After a couple of hours the lead group of the half-marathon race reached the finish line determiningthe event champion.

Although 2ID Soldiers didn’t come in as thewinners, many finished the course proving they aretruly “Warriors of the 2nd Infantry Division.”

COURTESY PHOTO

Second Infantry Division Soldiers joinin the Seoul Marathon Race. The marathon draws more foreigners than any other Korean race.

Have you been wondering whether or not you candeduct that contribution to the Combined FederalCampaign? Or maybe you’d like to know how muchincome tax you should tell your employer to withhold?Well, wonder no longer; because the Internal RevenueService has a very useful Web site that can easilyanswer these questions and many others.

The Web site is www.irs.gov. Whether you’vealready finished this year’s personal income taxes, orare working to meet an extended deadline, thehomepage has a number of links to useful information.

On the left hand side, there is a link called “Where’sMy Refund?” You’ll need your social security number,your filing status and the amount of your refund.

Click “Submit” and you should be told when yourrefund was sent to you or directly deposited in youraccount.

Note that sometimes the amount of refund youexpected to receive is different from the amount theIRS actually gives you. This is usually due to simplemath errors on your part.

In cases like this, the IRS simply makes the correctionfor you and sends you the correct amount.

Another useful link on the IRS home page is entitled“Frequently Asked Questions.” This link is in the middle,along the bottom. Click on this and the site will take youto a list of topics -- you can search by category or bykeyword. Sometimes it is easier to find your questionon the category list and sometimes it is easier to find iton the keyword list, so be sure to check both.

You can find all kinds of topics here -- tax treatmentof Independent Retirement Accounts, IRS proceduresand information for U.S. citizens living abroad -- just toname a few.

A third useful link is the “Taxpayer Advocate.” Thisone is right next to the “Frequently Asked Questions”link. The taxpayer advocate may be able to help you ifyou have an ongoing issue with the IRS that you havebeen trying to resolve.

If you’re having problems with the IRS, it is a goodidea to call them and try to work it out. The IRS offersextended phone service hours at its Philadelphia servicecenter for U.S. taxpayers living outside of the country.It is available from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. eastern time,Monday - Friday.

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By David McNallyArea II Public Affairs

YONGSAN GARRISON — The March 16 fire thatdevastated much of the Yongsan public works and KoreanService Corps compounds also left its mark on theemployees who worked there.

Some employees found out about the blaze afterreporting for duty, only to find their offices andworkshops completely destroyed. Others, like CarpenterShop Foreman Yim Mu-ho, were called moments afterthe fire was discovered.

“When I saw the fire, I felt helpless,” Yim said. “I juststood and watched the buildings burn for three hours.”

Yim couldn’t get near his building because of theongoing emergency response.

Approximately 185 Korean employees were displacedby the fire. About 70 Korean employees worked in Yim’sU-shaped Building 1300, a 1958-vintage wood andcinderblock structure that was home to carpentry,masonry and other shops.

A U.S. Army employee for 36 years, he said this wasthe worst thing that has ever happened.

“I feel devastated,” Yim said. “I don’t know what thefuture will bring. At the moment, we feel lost.”

In the hours after firefighters extinguished the flames,

some employees ventured a look at their offices.Heating Branch worker Chae Tu-sok searched what

was left of his desk in Building 1346.Chae found a set of keys and walked slowly away

from his desk.Director of Public Works Col. Paul Legere met with

Chae and other DPW employees Friday afternoon toreassure and encourage them.

“We are a DPW family and we’ll get through thistogether,” Legere said. “We’ll take care of you.”

Legere said equipment would be replaced and theorganization would “be better than it was” in providingservices to Yongsan Garrison’s 25,000-plus residents.

At the meeting, 8th U.S. Army claims personnel toldemployees how to file for loss of work uniforms orother personal property in the burned buildings.

Legere said his staff is now working from temporaryfacilities and still answering work orders.

“The impact of the fire should be transparent to ourcustomers,” he said.

For DPW employees like Yim, who have invested muchof their lives working for the U.S. Army, the fire may beout, but rebuilding from the ashes is far from over.

Heating Branch worker Chae Du-sok searches what was left ofhis desk in Building 1346 March 16.

Carpenter Shop Foreman Yim Mu-ho speaksabout the fire’s impact .

PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Yongsan Garrison Firefighter Kim Tae-song sprays water on smoldering flames March 16.PHOTOS BY DAVID MCNALLY

Firefighters spray water on what is left of theDirectorate of Public Works carpenter shop.

Highly flammable materials remain untouchedby the fire 10 yards away.

Books, manuals and wood are quicklyconsumed by the fire.

YONGSAN GARRISON — ThreeKorean Service Corps employees wereseriously injured March 16 in an earlymorning fire that destroyed severalYongsan Garrison buildings.

The men are being treated for burns ata local Korean hospital.

The blaze destroyed one KoreanService Corps building and two adjacentDirectorate of Public Works buildings thathoused offices and workshops.

“Our prayers go out to the KoreanService Corps employees and theirfamilies,” said Area II Commander Col.Ron Stephens. “We wish for their speedyrecovery.”

The Area II Support Activity FireDepartment responded to the huge firearound 1:55 a.m. Korean firefighters fromnine Seoul districts also responded with63 fire trucks and more than 130personnel. The fire was contained withinabout five hours, though hot spots werestill being extinguished throughout the day.

Stephens thanked the Korean firedepartments that responded under amutual assistance agreement with theArea II Support Activity Fire Department.

“Without their help, we may have lostmany more buildings,” Stephens said.

Area II Fire Chief Alex Temporado saidthe fire is the largest in memory at YongsanGarrison.

“My senior firefighters, who have beenhere for more than 35 years, say this was

the largest fire they have ever fought,”said Temporado.

The impact of the fire was immediate.Gate 1 was closed until around 6:20 a.m.as Korea National Police personnelsecured the outside perimeter. Korean firetrucks, red lights flashing in the dark rainynight, lined the avenue across from theUSO at Camp Kim as firefighters blastedwater over the garrison wall. At the peakof the fire, flames shot high into the sky.

Inside, Area II Support Activityfirefighters battled the blaze as Directorateof Public Works and other personnelbraved dense smoke to empty buildingsof paint and other flammable materials incase the fire spread.

“In addition to offices and workshops,we lost a lot of tools, supplies and otherequipment,” said Director of Public WorksCol. Paul Legere, adding that eight fire-damaged DPW trucks are repairable.

Legere said a cost assessment is underway to accurately estimate the totalamount of damage.

He said that offices and shops oncehoused in the lost buildings will be relocatedand tools and equipment will be replacedas quickly as possible.

“It’s been a shock, but we’re still inbusiness. Some installation services maybe affected, but there has been no impacton service order requests.”

The cause of the fire is under investigationby the Korea National Police and the U.S.Army Criminal Investigation Division.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — About 15 Yongsancommunity members learned about AIDS March 10 at apublic lecture at the Dragon Hill Lodge.

The University of Maryland University College invites thepublic to free lectures on important social issues about fivetimes a year as a community service.

Dr. Cho Myung-hwan, AIDS Society of Asia and thePacific president, gave a presentation about AIDS deadlinessand how to protect against it.

“Forty million people areinfected with HIV,” Cho said.“Among them, 30 millionpeople die from AIDS, asubordinate symptom after a victim is infected by HIV.”

Cho talked about how the virus destroys a person’simmune system and what pre-tests are available.

“Unfortunately, we don’t have a vaccine for AIDS,” hesaid.

Cho explained how a cocktail of 27 drugs helps patientslive longer.

He mentioned several partially successful vaccines thatonly work for certain ethnic groups.

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Public lectures cover social, education issues Cho also detailed the economic loss due to HIV that canbe devastating to a nation in the long run.

“Last year among the HIV-infected patients, half of themwere young kids from 14 years of age to 24,” he said. “Thesepeople are the ones that will eventually lead our future.”

Of the 15 AIDS lecture attendees, many were UMUCstudents, but some used the information to further theirknowledge for graduate studies.

“I’m a graduate student studying the AIDS epidemic, andthis lecture has been really helpful,” said 1st Lt. Adrian Alina.“I think it’s important for the military to inform Soldiers of

AIDS and HIV awareness.”Cho pointed out prejudices some people

have against HIV patients. The truth, he said,is that HIV can only be transferred by bodyfluids.

“I always had a vague idea what AIDS was,” said KimHak-sun, another lecture attendee. “Now I know clearly howHIV actually kills a person.”

Cho said after getting his doctorate he wanted to share hisstudies about AIDS with the community.

“I have been doing lectures about AIDS since 1991,” hesaid. “I think it’s important for everyone to be aware of AIDS.”

YONGSAN GARRISON —Country and Tejano music star ShellyLares performed for Area II fansMarch 16 at the Main Post Club.

A San Antonio native, Shelly Laresis known as “Little Miss Dynamite.”She is on an Armed ForcesEntertainment and Morale, Welfare andRecreation Pacific tour.

“For us to come over here and bringhome to [servicemembers] is a greathonor,” Lares said. “It’s the least wecould do for them for all the sacrificesthey make for us and our freedom.”

Lares sang “Here for the party,”“Red Neck Woman” and “Can I havethis dance” along with a couple ofSpanish-language songs during her

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Yongsan performance.“This is my second time in Korea and

I’m having a great time,” Lares said.“The people here are great. All of thecommunity members make us [feel]really welcome here.”

Lares gave out autographs and tookphotographs with the audience after theshow.

“Twenty years ago, I saw ShellyLares’ songs hit really big in SanAntonio,” said Sgt. 1st Class AlbertLujan, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 8th U.S. Army. “Being fromthe same state and standing right nextto her makes me real happy.”

For some people this was their firstencounter with Lares.

“Today she covered a lot of well-known country songs but it sounded

as if the songs were theirs. I was veryimpressed with that,” said Lt. Col.Daniel Hagmaier, U.S. Air Forceprograms branch chief. Lares’ Pacifictour began in Japan. She is currentlyvisiting U.S military bases in Korea.


“I think it’s important foreveryone to be aware of AIDS”

— Dr. Cho Myung-hwan


Radio Town HallThe Area II commander and staff willanswer questions during an Area IIRadio Town Hall 11 a.m.-noon Monday.Community members can phonequestions or concerns to 738-7040 duringthe live broadcast or [email protected] before orduring the AFN-Korea Eagle FMbroadcast. For information, call 738-7354.

ACU Sewing ServiceBeginning April 3, U.S. Army enlistedSoldiers can take their new Army CombatUniform (ACU) to the Area II SewingCenter for embroidery of name and U.S.Army tape with Velcro only. Forinformation, contact your unit supplyoffice or call 738-5311.

ACS needs 300 VolunteersThree hundred volunteers are needed forregistration, swimming, bowling,barbecue and fun-and-game activitiesduring the Army Community ServiceJune Jamboree. The jamboree will be June2. For information, call 738-5311.

‘Harvey’ comes to YongsanThe comedy play “Harvey” will bestaged 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturdayand at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Moyer MusicTheatre. The cost is $3. For information,call 723-5721.

Family Walk ‘n’ RunStep out and support the family 5-kilometer “Walk ‘n’ Run” April 1 atCollier Field House in recognition ofChild Abuse Prevention Month andMonth of the Military Child. Forinformation, call 738-8861.

Meet the CPOCArea II managers and supervisors havea chance to meet members of the CivilianPersonnel Operations Center Korea 8:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. April 7 at theMoyer Community Services Centerauditorium on Yongsan Main Post. Forinformation, call 738-3603.

Summer Hire ProgramMilitary and civilian dependent teensmay be eligible for the 2006 Summer HireProgram. Session dates for collegestudents are May 15 - Aug. 18. Highschool sessions are June 26 - July 21and July 24-Aug. 18. Registrationdeadline is April 20. For information, visithttp://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/G1/Cpd/Area2Cpac/default.htm.

JROTC ScholarshipsSeoul American High School JuniorReserve Officer Training Corps cadets maywin one of five $1,000 scholarships offeredby the Yongsan Sergeants MajorAssociation by writing a 300- to 400-wordessay. Entries must be postmarked by April15. For information, call 738-4138.

On the WebFor more News & Notes, visit the Area IIWeb site at http://ima.korea.army.mil andclick on the “News & Notes” button.

Shelly Lares

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YONGJU TRAINING CENTER —K-16 Air Base Soldiers took out someaggression March 4 by blasting eachother with paintballs.

The 28 Soldiers split off into red andblue teams for two capture-the-flaggames at Yongju Training Center,alternating offense and defense.

Although the bus ride down lastednearly three hours, many Soldiers feltthe travel time was well worth theexperience.

“This was probably the best Morale,Welfare and Recreation trip I’ve everbeen on,” said Spc. McKennaMcClellan, 2nd Brigade, 2nd AviationRegiment. “I managed to get some ofmy friends together and just have a reallygood time doing a fun group activity.”

Everyone wore protective masks andreviewed a few safety rules beforebeginning the first game.

“You’re all military personnel, andyou’ve all done this before, so you knowthe rules,” said Eric Yim, K-16Community Activity Center director.“Stay at a safe shooting distance andannounce close kills. These things arewashable, but if you get a bruise it staysfor a little while.”

Far from being a flat battle arena,

K-16 Air Base Soldiers have paintball blast

players in Yongju have a wholemountain at their disposal, completewith crunching leaves, thorny vines andfallen branches.

McClellan said getting shot with apaintball hurts about as much as thesticks and trees jabbing during the game.

“I’ve played before, but never quitelike this,” she said.

Some players had fun applyingcombat strategy to their game.

“We broke off into three squads in

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MWR tour offers combatadventure, folk village tour

order to flank them left and right whilethe center kept them occupied,” saidblue team captain Sgt. Neil Rerucha,2nd Brigade, 2nd Aviation Regiment.“We tried to use combat movements toget up the mountain and camouflageourselves, so I think this was really greatfrom a military standpoint.”

Other players were a bit lesstechnical.

“Don’t get shot,” said red teamcaptain Sgt. Jacob Mohn, 2nd Brigade,

2nd Aviation Regiment. “Take cover. Wedon’t really have a strategy, we’re justgoing to run in and beat them.”

The blue team won the first gameby storming the top of the mountain andoverwhelming the defenders.

The second game ended differently,however, with the red attackers racingin and stealing their opponent’s flagwhile most of the defending squadswere busy elsewhere.

“We wanted to set up a few ambushsites, which we did, but we still didn’tsee them,” Rerucha said.

Rerucha wrongly assumed that thered team had gone up the valley.

“The force we sent out to meet themdidn’t work out,” he said.

Following the paintball games, thegroup ate lunch at a village located withinwalking distance of the paintball course.

Following a brief tour of the area, itwas back to the bus for a three-hourride back to K-16 Air Base.

Yim said this trip was so successfulhe is already planning future paintballevents.

“K-16 wants to challenge Yongsan,so I’m trying to set up something likethat,” Yim said. “We’re looking atdifferent courses, but this is the onlyone I’ve seen that allows you to go upinto the mountains; get out into natureand have fun.”


Sgt. Neil Rerucha (left) and Mun Su-hee prepare to attack March 4 during a K-16 Air Base Morale,Welfare and Recreation trip to play paintball at Yongju Training Center.

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YONGSAN GARRISON — TheArmy Troop Command saluted womenMarch 14 at the Dragon Hill Lodge,during a Women’s History Monthcelebration.

Guest speaker Col. Donna Alberto,secretary Combined Joint Staff, focusedlargely on one woman’s struggle toopen the Women in Military Service forAmerica Memorial at Arlington NationalCemetery, Va.

Alberto said that one woman wasretired Air Force Brig. Gen. Wilma L.Vaught.

“One wonders how one womancould possibly affect an entirecommunity, but you can,” Alberto said.“Vaught was one woman who touchednot only every woman in the armedforces, but every woman who precededher, even into the American Revolution.”

One of Vaught’s greatestcontributions, in addition to thededication of the Arlington memorial,was a database listing every woman whoever served her country, to includeAmerican Red Cross workers beforewomen were allowed in the military.

“When I saw the opening of thatmemorial, I was so awestruck and so

touched by the show of support that Iimmediately committed myself tovolunteer there,” Alberto said. “Eversince [then], I have tried to start someoutreach wherever I have beenstationed.”

This year’s theme was “builders ofcommunities and dreams.”

Another important part of theceremony involved nine women dressedup as famous figures in history. Eachwoman read a short paragraph aboutthe woman she represented, and theninvited the audience to guess her identity.The women represented were figureslike Condoleezza Rice, Oprah Winfreyand Clara Barton.

“I thought that was the best part ofthe ceremony,” said Michelle Van-Woodfork. “We don’t often hear aboutthe women who opened the doors forus, and it was interesting that there wereso many the audience couldn’t name.”

Several other presentations, such asa poetry reading and duet, honored theaccomplishments of women.

“I enjoyed the ceremony, and Iespecially appreciated seeing so manymen here,” said Rosemary Dow, whodressed as Clara Barton. “In a lot ofplaces women are still held back, butit’s good for our little girls to have rolemodels like these to look up to, and Ithink it’s making a difference.”

By Sgt. Christopher SelmekArea II Public Affairs

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Facility offers myriad ofcomputer-related services

YONGSAN GARRISON —Dragon Hill Lodge opened a newbusiness center March 15 at the facility’sMarket Square.

The new office offers a drop-offpoint for express mail services, likeUnited Parcel Service and DHL.

Dragon Hill Lodge Assistant Sales andMarketing Director Gina Park saidcustomers will find a long list of servicesat the new office.

“Besides Internet access, customerscan use the office for computer repairs,cellular telephone services, translationsand printing,” she said.

Park said the business center offersprepaid cards for wireless Internetconnectivity for the entire Dragon HillLodge, including its restaurants.

Employees held a grand openingMarch 15 complete with cake andrefreshments. Throughout the day, thestaff gave out free telephone andInternet usage cards.

“We even gave out a round-tripticket to the United States,” Park said.

“I thought I’d won some phonecards when they told me I’d won,”said Master Sgt. Robert Willey, 18thMedical Command, the stateside tripwinner. “I never win anything. I guessmy luck is changing.”

Ironically, Willey just returned froma trip to the United States.

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Resources available to document newborns’ citizenship

SEOUL – If you are an American parent of anewborn child, the child most likely is entitled toU.S. citizenship. Parents should apply on behalf ofthe child for a Consular Report of Birth Abroadissued by the American Citizen Services Unit at theU.S. Embassy in Seoul.

Before receiving a U.S. passport or a SocialSecurity number, the child needs to bedocumented as a U.S. citizen. Since there areseveral requirements, it is important to start theCRBA process as soon as possible after the childis born.

If the child will travel outside Korea, he or shewill need a U.S. passport. In addition, KoreanImmigration requires that parents of U.S. citizenchildren obtain a Korean visa in their child’spassport within 30 days of the child’s birth, if thechild will remain in Korea for more than 30 days.Failure to apply for a child’s Korean visa couldresult in a fine levied by Korean Immigration.

Only the child’s parents or legal guardian mayapply for a CRBA on the child’s behalf. The CRBAapplication must be signed before a United Statesconsular officer or a designated military official.Applying for CRBA, Passport and SSN

Most parents choose to apply for their child’sU.S. passport at the same time as the CRBA. Ittakes about two weeks to process an application fora passport because the application is forwarded tothe United States, where the passport is printed.The child’s passport and CRBA can be sent bymilitary courier delivery service for pick up from a

military passport acceptance agent or may be pickedup at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul. The CRBAapplication includes the application for a SocialSecurity card. The child’s Social Security card willbe sent directly to the parent by the Social SecurityAdministration. Please allow from three to sixmonths for the card to arrive.

Both parents must bring their child to either theAmerican Citizen Services Unit of the Embassy orone of the USFK passport acceptance facilitieslocated at Camp Casey (for all of Area 1), CampHenry (Daegu), Camp Hialeah (Busan), K-2 Air Base(Daegu), Kunsan Air Base, Osan Air Base orYongsan Garrison.

Parents will need to present on behalf of theirchild:

! Application for a Consular Report of BirthAbroad (DS-2029/SS-5);

! Application for a U.S. Passport DS-11;! Two passport photographs of the child (2-

inches-by-2-inches on a white background, eyesopen, with parents’ hands hidden from view);

! $147 fee ($82 for the passport and $65 for theCRBA) payable by money order made out to“Cashier FMC, American Embassy Seoul” ifapplying at a USFK base; if applying at the U.S.Embassy, U.S. dollars or Korean won equivalent incash or by credit card.

! Evidence of the child’s birth, such as anoriginal U.S. military hospital certificate, which mustbe signed and sealed by the doctor or a hospitaladministrator, or a Korean hospital birth certificate,which must be accompanied by an Englishtranslation;

! Evidence of U.S. citizenship of the parent(s),which can be one of the following: full-validity U.S.passport, U.S. birth certificate, CRBA,naturalization/citizenship certificate, and/or CRBAfor a previous child of the same marriage bornoverseas. Evidence of citizenship documents mustbe either an original or a copy certified by theissuing agency. A photocopy or a “true copy”cannot be accepted;

! Evidence of identity: a valid photo ID such asa military ID card or driver’s license;

! If only one parent is a U.S. citizen, evidenceof the American parent having resided in the U.S. orbeen with the U.S. military for at least five years,two years of which were after the age of 14.

! If married, an original or certified copy of themarriage certificate issued by a city, state, or foreigngovernment;

! Evidence of legal termination of anyprevious marriages, such as original or certifiedcopies of all divorce or annulment decrees ordeath certificates. For a Korean citizen, theFamily Census Register is acceptable proof oflegal termination of a prior marriage. An Englishtranslation must be included.

! Confirmation of paternity — if the father isthe only U.S. citizen and the parents are notmarried.

CRBA and passport regulations are complexand reflect changes to U.S. law as enacted byCongress. For downloadable forms and up-to-date information about documenting a child as aU.S. citizen, visit the Embassy Web site atwww.asktheconsul.org.

By Michael EdwardsBy Michael EdwardsBy Michael EdwardsBy Michael EdwardsBy Michael EdwardsU.S. Embassy, Seoul

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Passover, which begins April 12 at sundown,concludes at nightfall April 20. The night beforePassover, the house and the car are searched forleaven (bread), which tradition dictates should beburnt or sold by the next morning.

The first two days and the last two days ofPassover are major holy days and work-relatedactivities are not allowed. Work is permitted duringthe intermediate days.

The story of Passover is told in the book ofExodus. Jewish people were slaves to the rulers inEgypt for more than two centuries. Moses receivesa divine call at the burning bush to lead the Jewishpeople out of bondage. Ten plagues were visited onthe Egyptians. The final one, death of firstbornsons, “passes over” the Jewish homes and theEgyptian king agrees to let the people go. With notime to wait for bread to rise, the Jews eat roastedlamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs — the

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first observance of Passover. Moses then leads theJewish people through the Red Sea to Mount Sinaiwhere they receive the Torah.

Passover, as the holiday of spring, symbolizesrenewal, freedom and deliverance, and has alwayscaptured the American imagination. ThomasJefferson proposed for the U.S. national seal adepiction of the Israelites in the desert, led by acloud and a pillar of fire (Exodus 13:21). BenjaminFranklin’s proposal was Moses lifting his staff,splitting the sea (Exodus 14:16) with the motto“Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to G-d.”Almost a century later, the chorus of the spiritualcalling for freedom from slavery began with “Godown, Moses,” and ended with “Let my people go.”

The Passover Seder, the traditional holiday mealof the first and second nights of the festival, is anopportunity for all members of the family to jointogether in thanksgiving. The story of the Exodusis retold through songs, prayers and stories. EachSeder participant symbolically experiences the

“bitterness of slavery” by eating the bitter herbs,and feels the joy of being redeemed by drinkingfour cups of wine and eating a festive meal.

The special biblical precept that is identified withPassover is the eating of and getting rid of allleavened food for the entire eight days of theholiday. Matzah is called the bread of afflictionbecause it was fed to the Jewish slaves in Egypt.When eaten during the Seder, it brings backmemories of the Egyptian experience. A deeperinsight into the matzah is that the flat unleavenedbread represents humility, which is the beginning ofliberation and spiritual growth. Only a person whocan acknowledge his own shortcomings and submitto a higher wisdom can free himself from his ownlimitations.

May we all be blessed this holiday season to passover limitations and realize the infinite potential inevery aspect of life.

For information about Passover Services, pleasecall 011-9832-1468.

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Eastern OrthodoxSaturday 6 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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CollectiveSunday 10:30 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Zoeckler Station Chapel11 a.m. Camp Humphreys’

Freedom Chapel,Camp Long Chapel,

Suwon Air Base Chapel2 p.m. Camp Eagle Chapel

GospelSunday 1 p.m. Freedom ChapelWednesday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel

Contemporary

Sunday 6 p.m. Freedom ChapelKATUSA

Tuesday 7 p.m. Freedom ChapelSunday 9:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel

MassSunday 4 p.m. Camp Long Chapel

5:10 p.m. Camp Eagle ChapelKATUSA

Sunday 8 p.m. Camp Long Chapel

Faith FormationWednesday 4 p.m. Freedom Chapel

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the competition for their Americancounterparts.“British chefs held seminars andthey showed us different ways toprepare food and that gives us alot of experience, “ said Pfc.Porfirio Romero, 4th Battalion, 1stInfantry Division, Fort Bliss,Texas. “We took the best thingswe learned from them and adaptedthe techniques to our own style.This is my first time at thecompetition but next year, I’ll becoming back with more skills.”

“The demonstrations from theBritish chef ’s have beenexcellent,” said Pvt. Anthony DeLeon, 6/10 Base Support Battalion,Fort Riley, Kan. “They have waysof creating exquisite-tasting dishesthat are different from our ownstyles of preparation, so I’vetaken note of how they makeeverything and I’ll have thattraining in my arsenal for nextyear’s competition.”Raising the stakes

The ultimate purpose of thecompetition is to elevate thestandards of food service inmilitary dining facilities and on the

battlefield. Each Soldier-chef isselected for the competition basedon performance.

Winners of the competition areoften selected to be on the U.S.Army Culinary Arts Team.

The American Culinary Federationsanctions the competition. Medalsreceived from federation entries canbe used towards master chefcertification. The competition isopen to active duty members of allServices, DoD civilians, and U.S.Army Reserve and Army NationalGuard troops.

The USACAT tradition began in1976 when the first Army team,consisting of three Soldierscompeted in the internationalCulinary Olympics and won onegold and two silver medals. TheUSACAT represents the highestskill level for the Soldier whoworks in the Food ServiceSpecialist military occupationalspecialty.

(Editor’s Note: For fullcoverage of the competition andall competing teams, go to http://www.ima.lee.army.mil/sites/pao/CulinaryCompetition_2006.)

Team Korea competitor Spc. Jay Ruff, left, and his sous chef, Pvt. Patrick Warner, strain someingredients while preparing a dish during the Senior Chef portion of the U.S. Army Culinary ArtsCompetition at Fort Lee, Va., March 10. The competition ends Friday.

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Area I Support ActivityCharles E. Kilbourne Dining FacilityCamp Red Cloud, BLDG#: S-230

Operated by HHSC, STB

Mon-Wed and Fri Thursday Sat-SunBreakfast ($1.95): 7-8:30 a.m. 6-7:30 a.m. Brunch ($4.10): 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Lunch ($3.55): 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Supper ($5): 4:30 – 6 p.m.Dinner ($3.55): 5-6:30 p.m. 5–6:30 p.m.

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HOT SOUPSKimchi SoupTomato Vegetable Soup

MAINLINEGrilled SteakTempura Fried FishFrench Fried ShrimpShrimp Fried RiceSteamed RiceBaked Macaroni AndCheeseBaked PotatoBroccoli ComboFried CabbageCorn Bread/Hot Rolls

Company Commander: Capt. Ryan GistManager: Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Montgomery

732-6468Food Program Manager: In J. Son

Cpl. Sarah Watkins and Cpl. Taylor Jones, both ofCompany B, Special Troops Battalion, enjoy breakfast atthe Charles E. Kilbourne Dining Facility on Camp RedCloud.

Pak Heoun, cook at Camp Red Cloud’sCharles E. Kilbourne Dining Facility, scrambleseggs in preparation for the breakfast rush.

Area I Dining FacilityHOTLINE: 732-6271

DESSERTSPineapple upside downcakeApple PieBrownies w/ walnutsVan/Choc ice cream

Sgt, Maj. Dennis King, Special Troops Battalion, and Cpl.Kang Dongwoo, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd Infantry Division, make their way throughthe serving line.

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Win a Trip to the StatesParticipants may win a round-tripticket to the United States, or an LGlaptop computer, simply byregistering in MWR’s RecTrac. Byregistering with RecTrac at any sportsand fitness, recreation center, arts &crafts center or autmotiove skillscenter, individuals will becomeeligible for a drawing to be conductedon American Forces Network - Koreaduring the last week of June. Forinformation on RecTrac or thedrawing, call 723-3730.

Swim Instructor SoughtA Child and Youth Services swiminstructor is being sought for theYongsan area. The job is a NF-03position with a salary ranging form26K-34K per year. Applicants mustsubmit resume and NAF applicationDA Forms 3433-1 and 3433-2.Additionally, local applicants in Koreamust complete a Local ApplicantQuestionnaire.Resumes may be sent vial e-mail [email protected]. Forinformation, call or [email protected] 738-2311.

Soccer Players SoughtAnyone interested in participating intwice-monthly pick-up soccer gamesshould contact John Eastlake by e-mail at [email protected]. Playersof all ages, ability and experiencelevels are welcome.

Bass TournamentThe Second Annual Area IV MWRBass Tournament will be 4:30 a.m. – 3p.m. April 1, at the Jang Chuk GiReservoir, about 45 minutes south ofDaegu. Cost is $20 for entry fee and$10 for equipment rental. Food anddrinks will be provided. This event isrestricted to the first 40 to sign up atthe Camp Walker CommunityActivities Center. Registrationdeadline is Thursday. For information,call Luis Rios at 764-4440.

Indoor SoccerTournaments Scheduled

The first ever Daegu enclave/CampCarroll Indoor Soccer Tournament willbe conducted April 14–15 at the KellyFitness Center on Camp Walker. Units,organizations and individualsinterested in participating in this pilotprogram must register by close ofbusiness April 10 at Kelly FitnessCenter or the Crown Jewel FitnessCenter on Camp Carroll. The top twoteams will represent Area IV at theinaugural 8th Army Indoor SoccerChampionships April 21–22 at CampCarroll. For information, call KimChong-hwan at 764-4225, or CarlosAlgarin, 765-8118.

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YONGSAN GARRISON -- Area IIMorale Welfare and Recreation andYongsan Lanes hosted the Far East YouthBowling Championships and 2nd AnnualKorea Youth Bowling ChampionshipsMarch 12 and 18. Both tournamentsawarded a combined $1,900 in collegescholarships.

Two youth bowlers earned a trip tothe Pepsi National Championships andtwo received berths in the United StatesBowling Congress Junior Gold NationalChampionships based on their play atthe local championships. Thetournaments will be conducted at severalFt. Lauderdale, Fla., bowling centersover a two-week period in July.

The Far East tournament featured 62athletes from Korea and Okinawa. Thisyear’s tournament had 14 scratchgames of over 200 pins. Most notablywere a 248 tournament high gamethrown by Johnathan Johnson of CampHumphrey’s, and 237 scores from five-time Far East Scratch ChampionChristopher Baker and 2004 Pepsi FarEast Handicap Champ Samuel Wilson.

This year’s field of competitors waspacked with talented athletes. ChristopherBaker captured the 2006 scratch title witha 204 average, 1,229 six-game series. Enroute to his victory, Baker was underconstant pressure from previous national-l e v e lcompetitorsS a m u e lW i l s o n(2004) andAllen Wagner( 2 0 0 5 ) ,averaging 195 and 194, respectively. Thefemale scratch category was captured byrepeat champion, Jennifer Simmons. A998 series sealed the victory for Simmonsand locked in her trip to the JG NationalChampionships. Baker and Simmons will

Youth bowlers roll for scholarships in Far East,Korean Youth bowling championships

compete against over 1,500 of the bestyouth bowlers in the sport this summer.

The 2006 handicap champions areJohnathan Johnson from CampHumphreys and previous Far EastHandicap Champion Stephanie Badurski.Johnson rolled the tournament highscratch game and averaged 198 scratch.Badurski rolled a 1,231 six gamehandicap series and averaged 205handicap.

Rounding out the champions honorswere the 11year old andbelow categoryw i n n e r sM a t t h e wHwang, Korea,and Kaiti Smith

from Okinawa. Smith’s exceptionalperformance of a three-game 646handicap series brought victory. Sheaverages a 94 during league play and pulledout a 112 average in the tournament.

When asked about her athletes,

Okinawa Tournament Director StaceySmith commented, “I am very happywith our athletes’ performances. Theyall showed great sportsmanshipthroughout.”

Yongsan’s Matthew Hwang was ashining star with a 159 tournamentaverage and rolling a 193 game.

The Korea Youth BowlingChampionships gave several strongbowlers another opportunity to earn achampionship. As a scratch-onlytournament, it matched up 12 year oldand above overachievers in a head-to-head contest.

Samuel Wilson, runner up from theprevious tournament, poured it on thisweek with unbelievable scores. Four ofhis six games were 234, 237, 245 and247 — for a 217 scratch average oversix games. The crowd watched indisbelief as he racked up world-caliberscores.

As in the previous week, AllenWagner wasn’t about to let Wilson offthe hook as they traded high scores tothe end. When the smoke settled, Wilsoncaptured the victory with the slimmestof victories, defeating Wagner by a mere9 pins to secure the last remaining JGNational Championship berth.

In the girls category JenniferSimmons dramatically improved on theprevious week to average 183. Herimprovement appeared to be the resultof aggressive competition from a trioof sisters, Anna Theresa, Georgina andAthenia Laupola.

When Tournament Director ThomasBruce was asked his thoughts, hereplied, “I have mixed emotions. I don’tbelieve there is an adult league team inthis country that can outdo these elitebowlers. Our adult volunteers have spentthe last nine years grooming these athletesand in a few short months many of themwill graduate. Next years champions arealready chomping at the bit.”

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Allen Wagner bowls his way to a second placefinish in the Korea Youth Bowling Championshipat Yongsan Lanes March 18.

“They all showed great sportsmanshipthroughout.”

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Miss USA Chelsea Cooley soars throughthe sky, after exiting the airplane at an

altitude of 13,000 feet, during a tandemskydive with the U.S. Army ParachuteTeam, the Golden Knights, March 14.

Cooley has become a regular participantsin USO-sponsored events like this, and

has visited a variety of military bases,including: Camp Lejeune, N.C.;

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba; andMcGuire Air Force Base, N.J.

STAFF SGT. BRIAN SCHNELL

There she is ...


CAMP HUMPHREYS – OneKorean Augmentation to the U.S.

Army Soldier, a member of U.S.Army Area III Support ActivityHeadquarters and HeadquartersCompany, is enjoying the

opportunity to use his time in theservice to benefit a large segment ofthe Camp Humphreys communityand continue in his chosen careerpath at the same time.

Cpl. Jang Min-woo has been aKATUSA for 13 months and isassigned to the Area III Chaplain’soffice. Jang plans to become apastor, so his daily assignments arehelping him as he helps thecommunity. Jang is majoring intheology and English at BaptistTheological University in Daejon.

He plans to complete his universitystudies and attend seminary in eitherEngland or Australia when his militaryservice is complete.

“I work at Freedom Chapel as achaplain’s assistant,” Jang said.“This job is a continuation on mypath to become a pastor. I think thisis a very rare opportunity for me asa chaplain’s assistant.”

Jang is one of 76 HHC Soldierswhose everyday work has far-reachingimpact. In his case he touches allmembers of the Freedom Chapelcongregation. He sets up the chapel foreach of the services by preparing thesound system and setting up the altar.

He also prepares the Chapel’s Sundaybulletins for the community.

Jang also sings and participates inmany special programs at the chapel.

Jang can thank his brother, JangMin-sung, for the idea of applyingto become a KATUSA. The olderJang was a KATUSA Soldier from2004 to 2005, and was assigned tothe 618th Dental Company atYongsan. He strongly advised thathis brother apply for the program.

“The KATUSA Soldier’s life isvery meaningful because we can useour time more usefully compared tothe ROK army,” said the youngerJang. “After duty hours we can useour time to prepare for the future.We are all students so we study. Iappreciate that I have a chance tolearn to speak English in the twoyears that I serve as a KATUSA.”

An additional reason for likingwhere he is and what he’s doing wassummed up when he said, “Comparedto the ROK army, the facilities hereare very high quality. I live like a ROKofficer would. I have my own room,bath and kitchen. We couldn’t haveimagined in our dreams that army lifecould be so good.”

KATUSA chaplain’s assistant plans to become pastor

Area III KATUSA chaplain’s assistant, Cpl. Jang Min-wo, sets up the chapel for eachFreedom Chapel service and prepares the chapel’s Sunday bulletins.

F. NEIL NEELEY

CAMP HUMPHREYS – Membersof one Camp Humphreys unit affectthe daily lives of Soldiers, civiliansand family members in CampHumphreys, Area III and across thepeninsula.

Without these Soldiers, others wouldbe waiting for official mail, waiting forlegal services, waiting for transportationfor themselves or household goods,waiting to land aircraft, waiting to fuelaircraft, waiting for clearance to takeoff in aircraft, waiting for clothing andequipment necessary to completemissions – waiting for a range ofservices that are sometimes taken forgranted.

Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, Area III Support Activity, iscomposed of about 71 U.S. Soldiersand 76 Korean Augmentation to theU.S. Army Soldiers serving under theleadership of 1st Sgt. Donna M. Bushand the command of Capt. Bernita F.R.Briggs.

These men and women daily filljobs that support the installation andtenant units. They also staff customerservice points in areas I, II and IVwhere Table of Allowances 50 (TA-

50, Army-issued individual equipment)gear is issued to Soldiers in virtuallyevery unit on the Korean peninsula.

“Our Soldiers are mission-focusedand provide good customer support,”said Bush. “We support the installationand provide base defense whenneeded.”

Bush noted that HHC Soldiers areassigned to the official mail room, thelegal office, the chapel, the equalopportunity office, transportation, theairfield, the hot refuel point,Directorate of Public Works,Directorate of Emergency Services,Inspector General’s office – in short,just about every office or function onthe installation that is needed by thecommunity.

There are five KATUSAs assignedto the Republic of Korea Armyheadquarters who process paperworkand leave forms for all of theKATUSA Soldiers assigned to tenantunits. Recently a ROK sergeant majorwas assigned to HHC to assist withtraining.

Referring to the nearly equal numberof U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers, Briggssaid, “Our KATUSA Soldiers do prettymuch everything that our U.S. Soldiersdo. Yes, they are KATUSA Soldiers, but

we’re one unit.”“We have U.S. and KATUSA

Soldiers out there doing their jobsseven days a week,” she added andobserved that many of the customersreally never see the Soldiers whoprovide critical services.

Bush noted that most of Soldiers areserving unaccompanied tours andthinks this allows them to focus on theirjobs more. They also have excellentopportunities to go to school.

“They are really good troopers,”she concluded.

Headquarters Soldiers impact Area III and beyondHHC, Area III Support Activity

Sgt. Lee Ki-sub, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Area III Support Activity, consultswith Chong Chong-sun, Area III Community Relations assistant, on paperwork to support thepublic affairs mission. Lee’s work at public affairs impacts Soldiers, civilians, family membersand the local community.

F. NEIL NEELEY

By Susan BarkleyArea III Public Affairs


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Pyeongtaek city firemen Kim Kyung-soo and Han Sang-deok (left)remove a Korean Water Deer from the Camp Humphreys hot refuelpoint bulk storage area Monday. The animal is a small, GermanShepherd-sized deer that grows tusks instead of antlers. Area IIISafety office personnel captured the animal without injury. Following thecapture, safety contacted Humphreys Directorate of Public WorksEnvironmental office, which called in the Pyeongtaek City firedepartment and city services. “The animal will be cared for andreleased back into the wild,” said Kim Jin-sung of the Pyeongtaek Cityenvironmental office.

Wild deer captured at Camp Humphreys

Humphreys American Elementary Schoolthird-graders celebrate National Pi DayMarch 14, by measuring the radius,diameter and circumference of a pizzaand apple pie. Paige Crofford andAshley Burton (at left) recordmeasurements while Paige Severinomeasures a pizza. Parent Chona LaBarretta (right) assists the students. Pi isa numerical constant that represents theratio of a circle’s circumference to itsdiameter on a flat plane surface

Mmmm, PiMmmm, PiMmmm, PiMmmm, PiMmmm, Pi

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PHOTOS BY F. NEIL NEELEY

Civil Gathering AlertCivil gatherings are expected tobegin tomorrow and continuethrough Tuesday in the vicinity ofCamp Humphreys main gate andDaechu-ri. The gatherings mayoccur anytime between 8 a.m. and6 p.m. The Camp Humphreys maingate may be closed without notice.Daechu-ri, Bongjong-ri, Wonjong-ri, Nae-ri, Dodu-ri, Hamjeong1-ri,Hanjeong 2-ri and Duejeong-ri areoff-limits to all personnel exceptthose traveling to and from theirresidence. All personnel are advisedto avoid civil gatherings. Monitorthe command channel (Channel 3)and AFN radio and television forthe latest information.

DFAC RSO&I HoursCamp Humphreys dining facilitieswill serve meals during thefollowing hours of operationthrough April 5 in support ofexercise RSO&I.

Pegasus Dining Facility Breakfast: 8 to 9:30 a.m.Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Blackhorse Dining Facility Breakfast: 8 to 9:30 a.m.Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m.Midnight Meal:

9:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Flaming Dragon DiningFacility

Breakfast: 8 to 9:30 a.m.Lunch: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Dinner: 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Housing Office MovesThe Area III Housing Office is nowlocated on the ground floor ofBuilding 133. Hours of operationand telephone numbers remain thesame.

Lent and EasterServices

Freedom Chapel is holding Stationsof the Cross services each Fridaythrough April 7, at 5:30 p.m. AStations of the Cross service willbe held at 4 p.m., April 14. Thisservice will be followed at 5 p.m.by the Good Friday service EasterVigil will begin at 8 p.m., April 15.Easter Sunrise service begins at6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday, onFreedom Field.

English CampFamilies are needed to host aKorean high school student for theUSFK sponsored English CampApr. 4-8. For information, call784-4044 or 031-661-4044

CAMP HUMPHREYS — FourSoldiers and two civilians joined a groupof about 40 members of the KoreaFreedom League Chonan Chapter March

11 for a trip to the Joint Security Area.Song Young-kyu, KFLCC president,

joins with the Area III community relationsprogram to sponsor a trips for KFLCCmembers, high school students fromChonan and personnel from Camp

Humphreys. Song’s goal is to educateboth the KFLCC members and studentswhile showing appreciation for theSoldiers continued support of the ROK-U.S. alliance.

“This was my first time at the DMZ,”said Sgt. 1st Class Timothy M. Martin,249th Military Police Company. “Just tobe able to walk in the building wasawesome. Now I’ve been to North Korea.This all had a special meaning for mebecause my stepfather fought in theKorean War”

Spc. John B. Friend, CampHumphreys BOSS President, echoedMartin’s feelings.

“You can hear about it, know that theenemy’s there but to look across and yousee them and you’re like WOW, the threatis real,” he said

KFLCC members had similar thoughtsand feelings.

“It wasn’t easy in the past to comeover here and make a visit to this JSAarea, but nowadays it’s more convenientto visit and for more people to see this,”said Young Mi-choe.

Humphreys group visits DMZ

Pfc. Abbey A. Schallhorn, 249th Military Police Detachment, uses binoculars to peer into NorthKorea during her tour of the Joint Secutiry Area March 11. Shalllhorn was one of several Soldiersand civilians who accompanied the Korea Freedom League Choenan Chapter on a tour of JSA,Observation Point Dora and Dora Station. KFLCC uses the tours to let their members see thereality of the JSA and they often invite Soldiers and civilians to accompany them.

F. NEIL NEELEY


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CAMP HUMPHREYS - As you drive or walk bythe Humphreys Korean Service Corps headquarters inBuilding T-633, a Quonset hut across the road fromFreedom Inn, you may notice a significant item. It iscalled an A-Frame.

A distinctly Korean artifact, the A-Frame has beenused by Korean workers throughout the country’shistory in construction, farming and transportinggoods. A-Frame use continues today.

In the summer of 1950, North Korean forcesoverwhelmingly invaded South Korea. The UnitedStates military presence was not large enough to sustainthe war effort required and was in desperate need ofmanpower. Lack of roads and extreme grades onexisting roads, made it impossible to send U.S. Armycargo trucks to the front lines. Within weeks of theinvasion the Republic of Korea had organized a civilianlabor force to help make up for the transportationvehicles could not provide. That labor force eventuallybecame known as the Korean Service Corps.

The KSC regiments served long and tedious hoursduring the war hauling cargo over increasingly dangerousand very mountainous terrain throughout the conflict.The KSC laborers remained exceedingly organized andplayed a valuable part in the United Nations mission onthe peninsula. The average schedule for the KSC memberswas to build bunkers by day and haul out the dead orinjured by night. Much of this was done by the use ofwhat is known as the A-Frame.

The A-Frame was a wooden framed backpack,much like the ones you see today used by the local

farmers who haul hay or rice from the fields. The useof the A-Frame was a dominant feature on the Koreanbattlefield. Using the A-Frame, a man could carry upto 50 pounds of ammunition, fuel, food or many ofthe other items needed to sustain the troops on thefront-lines. They did what military vehicles could not;these men carried an enormous amount of suppliesfor a minimum of 10 miles, up extremely ruggedterrain, in harsh weather featuring extremes of coldand heat, under extreme hostile fire.

A key fact is that they were and still are today anunarmed labor force.

Although the A-Frame is not used today, the KoreanService Corps continues to provide a strong civilian laborforce on the peninsula and in your community. They aremen who know their history. They are very proud oftheir predecessors, the men who made those long andhistoric travels to support the fledgling Republic of Koreaand the forces of her United States allies.

You will see many of our Korean Labor force stilltoday providing needed support in the LogisticalSupport Areas during Ulchi Focus Lens, Reception,Staging Onward movement & Integration, andthroughout the community providing customer serviceto all.

As you travel around Humphreys, take a momentto see the A-Frame and reflect on the great servicethe men of the KSC provided. We are all very proudof our history and we should share this opportunitywith our comrades in arms.

We will continue to provide this historical data asin our earlier articles as we build the future of CampHumphreys, STAY TUNED.

A-Frame carrier played significant part in Korean War

CAMP HUMPHREYS – March hasbeen celebrated as Red Cross Monthsince 1943 when President FranklinD. Roosevelt made the firstproclamation. The theme for 2006 ispreparedness and the Area III CampHumphreys American Red Cross staffof two and about 40 volunteers areworking to increase preparedness innumerous ways.

“We are working on preparednesson a continuous basis,” said SueCarter, station manager. “We offerCPR classes and volunteers cancomplete individual self-paced trainingfor disaster preparedness.”

Some of the volunteers areincreasing preparedness in the medicaland dental areas. Kim Cryer iscurrently completing a 600-hour on-the-job training dental assistantcourse. Upon passing theexamination, she can be certified in afield where there is high demand foremployees.

“I assist in all procedures such asfillings, extractions and root canals,”said Cryer.

Cryer, who is about half-waythrough the 600-hour course, said shefeels that she is helping Soldiers stayready for their mission and she is ableto make good use of her time in Korea.

“(American) Red Cross is a hugeand awesome organization,” she said.“It’s an honor to help out and that

makes it worth it for me.”Staff Sgt. Dalmida Cooper, 618th

Dental Company non-commissionedofficer in charge, confirms that dentalhealth is indeed a readiness andpreparedness issue.

“She steps in where we don’t havea Soldier and that keeps us missioncapable. That keeps our doctorsworking,” said Cooper. “Ms. Cryerdoes everything that a 91E (MilitaryOccupation Specialty of dentalspecialist) does.”

Amber Cookey volunteers at theHumphreys American Elementaryschool. She helps enhancepreparedness by giving parents thepeace of mind knowing that theirchildren’s medical issues are identifiedand receive attention. Cookey has beenvolunteering at the school sinceNovember and has logged over 90hours to date.

“Right now I’m helping with healthscreening, she said. “We’re makingvery happy parents because we’remaking them aware of any problemsthat their kids might have or we’rereassuring them that their kids arehealthy and OK. They can facedeployments or do their job betterbecause their minds remain focusedon the mission and not on problemsat home.”

Many of the units assigned toCamp Humphreys have CPRinstructors who provide training fortheir Soldiers. Chief Warrant Officer

Jon Emond, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd CombatAviation Battalion is a CPR instructortrainer who trains others to be certifiedto teach CPR. He said his goal is toensure all instructors areknowledgeable in the subject matter.The instructors he trains turn aroundand train their unit members.

He said that having Soldiers trainedin CPR enhances unit preparedness infield environments.

“The new battlefield is spread out,”he said. “The better Soldiers aretrained the better their survivalchances.”

Emond said American Red Crossenhances individual preparednessbecause it provides Soldiers a link tothe States in times of emergency.

“Every Soldier knows Red Crossis there to support them,” he added.

American Red Cross volunteershave logged about 3,000 hours sinceJuly 1, 2005, and contribute $48,000in value to the community accordingto Carter.

Jackie Pace is the newest face at theHumphreys station. She began work asa Field Office Assistant March 13 andalready sees her role in facilitatingpreparedness by “being available whenthe service members and familymembers need us,” she said.

For information on other ways tobe more prepared for emergencysituations, go to the American RedCross Web site at redcross.org.

Humphreys ARC station promotes preparedness

Kimberly Cryer prepares instuments for a dentalexam. Cryer is completing a 600-hour on-the-job-training course to bcome a certified dentalassistant. She is one of the American Red Crossvolunteers who help servicemembers maintainpreparedness.

F. NEIL NEELEY

Sixth-grader Jeremy Love gets his visionchecked by volunteer school nurse AmberCookey. Cookey has been volunteering atHAES since December 2005.

F. NEIL NEELEY

The Korean Service Corps became known as the A-FrameArmy because they hauled war materials to the field on theirbacks using an A-Frame similar to the one displayed (above)at the entrence to the 22nd KSC Company at Camp Humphreys.

F. NEIL NEELEY


By Command Sgt. Maj. Robert FraceArea III Support Activity


Pusan Commissary contends for top DeCA award

By Cpl. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

‘Blue Ridge Boogie’

KEVIN JACKSON

U.S. Navy Seventh Fleet Band vocalist MU2A. C. Smith dances with Kim Yeon-yi, KoreaFreedom League Busan Chapter women’smember president, during the band’s concertplayed before a standing room only crowd atthe KFL Hall in Busan Monday. The bandperformed in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia,Singapore and Hong Kong during its two-month underway period around the westernPacific. Busan was the last stop for theSeventh Fleet’s USS Blue Ridge beforereturning to its homeport at Yokosuka, Japan.

CAMP HENRY – The PusanCommissary is competing for the L.Mendel Rivers Award as the bestsmall commissary overseas in theannual Defense Commissary Agencycompetition.

Pusan is competing against theU.S. Army Garrison, Garmisch,Germany Commissary for DeCA’stop small store award overseas. Theaward recognizes excel lence incommissary operations and service,and the competition is designed toimprove commissaries.

Wayne Walk, the Korea ZoneManager from Yongsan Garrison,nominated the Pusan Commissary forthe award. However, thecommissary’s participation in thecompetition wasn’t guaranteed untilRichard Page, the Western/Pacificregional director in McClellan, Calif.,selected it to represent the region.

Area IV Commissa ry S to reDirector Lito Miraflor attributesthe nomination to the contributionsand customer service provided tothe commissary’s patrons by hisstaff and management.

“Being nominated for the award

Pfc. Ashleigh Abbott, 552nd Military Police Company, looks over an item while shopping atthe Pusan Commissary, which is competing for the L. Mendel Rivers Award as the bestsmall commissary overseas.

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is truly an excellent achievement foran ou ts tanding e f for t wel ldeserved ,” Miraf lo r sa id .“The management and staff havereceived many positive commentson the outstanding services theyprovided to their most deservingcus tomers and the PusanCommunity on their day-to-dayoperation.”

The nomination touts the PusanCommissary’s outstanding annualinventory results, unit cost savingstha t exceed 15 percen t , i t s

Commissary Cus tomer Serv iceSurvey score o f 4 .90 ou t o fpossible 5.0, and sales growth ofmore than two percent. Thenomination package also includedphotographs that depict peopleengaged in a variety of commissaryactivities and a store profile fact sheet.

Charles W. Phill ips, PusanCommissary manager, creditscustomer service for the store’snomination.

“Since we are small and carrylimited items, we work hard to get

what the customer wants on a specialorder,” Phillips said. “Our store isvery supportive to the communityhelping with activities such as theBOSS Program, women’s club,chapel, and other events.”

The commissary also partneredwith Army Community Service foran international cooking class thattaught par t ic ipants how to useproducts carried in the store. Suchse rv i ce s a r e i n t ended to he lppa t rons f ee l more a t home ,according to Philips.

The Best Commissary Awardswill be presented during the DefenseCommissary Agency/Amer icanLogistics Association Conference inMay in Norfolk, Va. The TaeguCommissary was the last store inKorea to win the L. Mendel RiversAward for the best small overseascommissary, taking the honor in1999. I t a lso competed for theaward in 2003.

The Defense Commissary Agencyopera tes a wor ldwide cha in ofs tores p rov id ing grocer ies tomilitary personnel, retirees and theirfami l ies . Author ized pa t ronspurchase items at cost plus a fivepercent surcharge, which coversthe cos t o f bu i ld ing newcommissar ies and modern iz ingexisting ones. Shoppers save anaverage of 30 percent or more ontheir purchases when compared tocommercial prices.

Facility vies for titleof best OCONUSsmall commissary

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Volunteers help spruce up Daegu

MSC-K employee remembered at service

CAMP WALKER – Soldiers andcivilians from Area IV gathered atSoldiers Memorial Chapel on CampWalker March 15 to say goodbye toFoley Bourland, the director of SupportOperations at the Materiel SupportCenter - Korea.

Bourland, who worked for theDepartment of Defense for more than53 years, was medically evacuatedfrom Korea to Arlington, Texas, wherehe died Feb. 6 from an untreatablelung disease.

“Foley was a number of things tomany people, but what I remember mostabout him is that he was a father, ahusband, a leader and, for many years,a loyal and dedicated public servant,”said Col. Scotty Allison, commander ofMSC-K, during the memorial service.

Allison said Bourland was a man of

By Master Sgt. Kimberly Williams19th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Public Affairs

few words “notgiven to muchtalking, but whenhe did, it wasbest to listen tohim.”

“A quietprofessional,”was how BrianM c C l e n n i n g ,deputy commander at MSC-K,described Bourland.

“You could always count on himto show up ready, willing and able totackle the toughest problems,”McClenning said.

However, family was the mostimportant thing to Bourland, he said.“If you really wanted to see Foley lightup, you just asked him about hisfamily.”

McClenning described his final visitwith Bourland in the hospital after he

was diagnosed with a terminal illness.“(Foley) told me that he had lived agood life, and that he had no regrets,”he said. “Foley was truly one of thegood guys, and all of us at MSC-Kwill truly miss him. I know I will.”

Bourland was born June 17, 1930 inCentral City, Kentucky. He moved toKorea to work as a Department of theArmy civilian in 1976.

It was in Korea that he married histhird wife, Su Ok, at the age of 67.

Bourland is survived by his wife,Su Ok Bourland; daughters, CarolStellmach, Donna Lathan and Terel SuBourland; sons, Daniel Bourland andDarrand Bourland; grandchildren,Tammy Balkcom, Bobby Stellmach,Jeremy Bourland, Jamisha Bourlandand Chelsea Bourland; great-grandchildren, Haley Balkcom andPersephone Lynch; and his sister, JeanJenkins.

By Cpl. Park Kwang-moArea IV Public Affairs

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Indoor SoccerTournaments Scheduled

The first ever Daegu enclave/CampCarroll Indoor Soccer Tournament willbe conducted April 14–15 at the KellyFitness Center on Camp Walker. Units,organizations and individuals interestedin participating in this pilot program mustregister by close of business April 10 atKelly Fitness Center or the Crown JewelFitness Center on Camp Carroll. The toptwo teams will represent Area IV at theinaugural 8th Army Indoor SoccerChampionships April 21–22 at CampCarroll. For information, call Kim Chong-hwan at 764-4225, or Carlos Algarin, 765-8118.

‘AA’ Meetings slatedAn Alcoholics Anonymous groupmeets at the Camp Henry CommunityCounseling Center, Bldg. 1220, 6:30 p.m.Wednesdays and 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.For information, call Mike at 011-9372-0199.

Estate ClaimsAnyone who is believed to have claimsagainst the estate of Maj. Timothy P.Auvil, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 20th Area Support Group,Camp Carroll, may contact Capt.Michael Summers, summary courtsofficer, at 765-4095 or 010-9429-1278.

Speed Limits LoweredMaximum speeds on Camp Walker’sNebraska Street, Rhode Island Streetand Pennsylvania Avenue have beenreduced to 25 kilometers per hourthrough April 3. For information, callRolen Johns at 768-8650.

Outstanding VolunteerNominations Sought

Nominations for the Daegu-areaVolunteer of the Year Awards are beingaccepted through Friday. Individuals orunits can nominate registeredvolunteers in the following categories:civilian, Korean national, youthvolunteer, organization, unit andSoldier. Nomination forms are availableat Camp Henry Army CommunityService. For information, contactBonnie McCarthy at 768-8126 [email protected].

Apple Tree HoursThe Apple Tree Gift and Thrift Shopwill be open from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Tuesdays through Saturdays untilApril 1. For information, call TamiLeJeune at 764-4152.

Bass TournamentThe Second Annual Area IV MWRBass Tournament will be 4:30 a.m. – 3p.m. April 1, at the Jang Chuk GiReservoir, about 45 minutes south ofDaegu. Cost is $20 for entry fee and$10 for equipment rental. Food anddrinks will be provided. This event isrestricted to the first 40 to sign up atthe Camp Walker Community ActivitiesCenter. Registration deadline isThursday. For information, call LuisRios at 764-4440.

CAMP HENRY – Soldiers from Area IV joined the annualDaegu City Arbor Day ceremony with local citizensrepresenting several civic groups and organizations to planttrees on a hillside near Keimyung University in the city’swestern district March 17.

About 60 U.S. and Korean Augmentation to the U.S. ArmySoldiers from camps Henry, Walker, and Carroll, led by ChiefWarrant Officer Brian E. Parrotte, commander ofHeadquarters and Headquarters Company, Area IV SupportActivity, and Command Sgt. Maj. Patricia A. Keit, Area IVSupport Activity command sergeant major, contributed tothe city’s ongoing forestation effort, which began in 1996with a goal of planting 10 million trees across the city. SixDaegu enclave Cub Scouts also pitched in. About 500 Daeguresidents from 13 different civic organizations participatedas well.

The goal of the tree-planting event was to sow 2006 trees,symbolizing this year, on the hill. U.S. and KATUSA Soldierswere assigned to two sectors with the task of planting 100trees at each location.

Daegu City Mayor, Jo Hae-nyung, recognized theparticipating Area IV personnel in his opening remarks andexpressed special appreciation for their ongoing participationin local community activities.

“I would like to say to all of the participants here to putyour hearts and wishes into planting every tree for ourfuture,” he said. “About 75 acres of pine trees were cut downhere where you are standing now because of a fatal disease.To be an environmental city it is important to plant trees andcare for them afterwards. (Including the trees planted heretoday to replace the lost pine trees) we will achieve our goalof planting 10 million trees throughout Daegu.”

Other city officials shared the same sentiment toward theSoldiers.

“We remember working together with U.S. Soldiers lastyear and we are very happy to have a chance to work togetheragain this year,” said Hu Tae-jo, vice president of the NationalForest Conservation Association. “We hope to have moreevents with U.S. and Korean Soldiers participating together,including this event, so that we can strengthen ourrelationship.”

After a brief explanation on how to handle and plant thetrees, shovels and gloves were distributed. Then, Soldiersand citizens spread out to their designated spots to help makethe community greener. This year, six different kinds of trees,

Sgt. Erica McCullom, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19thSustainment Command (Expeditionary), works alongside members ofthe Korean Vietnam War Veterans Association.

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including painted maple, zelkova, mountain cherry and acorn,were planted.

Parrotte was pleased with the successful turnout andpositive response from the community.

“We have a wall that separates our two communities,” hesaid. “But we can break down the wall by going out into thecommunity to show who we are, which further strengthensour sense of belonging and alliance.”

Soldiers also understand the significance of theirparticipation in local activities.

“Local residents may not know what we are doing insidethe installation,” said Pfc. John M. Feoktisto, Headquartersand Headquarters Detachment, 6th Ordnance Battalion fromCamp Carroll. “So it is good to come out and show that weare here to help the community.”

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Waegwan road-widening project a ‘win-win’ situation

CAMP CARROLL – Area IVSupport Activity officials joined Republicof Korea Grand National PartyChairwoman Park Geun-hye and othergovernment representatives for theWaegwan Gateway Road ribbon-cuttingceremony March 17 in Waegwan.

William E. Christman, Area IVSupport Activity deputy to the garrisoncommander, joined the ROK lawmakersand Chilgok County officials for theribbon cutting. The U.S. Army wasinvited to participate because it gaveChilgok County 1.7 acres of land alongthe southern perimeter of Camp Carrollto widen the heavily traveled road fromGate One to downtown Waegwan fromtwo to four lanes.

In exchange for the land, ChilgokCounty provided the U.S. Army with a$3.9 million compensation package thatincluded construction of three buildings,a new perimeter wall along the road,dedicated lanes to enter Camp Carroll,and renovation of two guard houses atGates One and Two.

“It’s been a win-win situation foreveryone involved,” said WilfredPlumley, former Camp Carroll installation

manager. “Chilgok County received landto widen the road leading into Waegwantown and Camp Carroll received somenew and renovated infrastructures.”

The Ministry of National Defense,Chilgok County and the U.S. Armybegan discussions for the project in April2001. A joint working group wasorganized in September 2001. Theproject was endorsed by the MND andwas adopted by the Status of Forces

Agreement Joint Working GroupFacilities and Area Sub-Committee inOctober 2002. The agreement wassigned by Chilgok County Governor BaeSang-do and then 20th Area SupportGroup Commander Col. James M.Joyner, who was responsible for U.S.Army base operations in Area IV, inMarch 2003.

Work began on the $20 million projectin March 2005 and was completed

earlier this month. It included expandingthe road to four lanes from the oldWaegwan interchange to the GwaseonBridge, and construction of gardens andretaining walls along the thoroughfare.Soundproof walls were also added tominimize noise for residents.

Bae expressed his appreciation toChilgok and Seongju Counties’Congressman Yi In-ki, other membersof the Grand National Party, and U.S.Army officials during the ceremony. Hesaid the support and cooperationprovided by all organizations was criticalto the project.

“It enabled us to protect theproperties of residents who live alongthe roadside,” he said. “This road-widening project is one of our plansto improve our urban infrastructure.This project has greatly changed theshape of Waegwan town and alsoreduced the chronic traffic jamsduring rush hour.”

The governor said the project wasnecessary because Chilgok County isemerging as a transportation andlogistics hub for North GyeongsangProvince.

Bae presented plaques of appreciationto Plumley and Kevin Jung, director ofthe Area IV Support Activity CampCarroll Directorate of Public Works,during the ceremony.

Army provided land tohelp ease conjestionBy Kevin JacksonArea IV Public Affairs

An aerial view provides a perspective of the $20 million project that expanded the WaegwanGateway Road from two to four lanes between the old Waegwan interchange to GwaseonBridge. The U.S. Army provided 1.7 acres of land along Camp Carroll’s southern perimeterenabling Chilgok County to upgrade the heavily traveled road.

LEE SANG-HEON PHOTO COURTESY OF CHILGOK COUNTY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE

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NEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESNEWS & NOTESVolunteer Awards

Camp Carroll Army Community Servicewill conduct its Volunteer of the YearAwards ceremony, 5:30 p.m., April 13at the Community Activity Center onCamp Carroll. Categories includemilitary, civilian, spouse and KATUSA.Units must submit their volunteerhours and nominations by April 5. Forinformation, call Yi Tae-yoon at 765-7900.

PSB Field ExerciseCharlie Detachment, 516th PersonnelServices Battalion, will be conductinga field training exercise April 7-10. ThePSB and the Camp Walker Post Officewill be operating at minimum staffingduring this time. For information, call1st Sgt. Tirrell Hickman at 768-7899.

MotorcycleSafety Course

The Camp Carroll TransportationMotor Pool will conduct a MotorcycleSafety Foundation course from April11 – 14 at Bldg. S-934. A Basic RiderClass will be held April 11–12. AnExperienced Rider Class is set for April13. Motorcycles are available to thefirst six people who sign up. On April14, a Moped Class is scheduled. Allmopeds will be provided by the TMP.For information, call Wilfredo Santiagoat 765-7717.Lee Dae-won, a resident of Daegu’s Bukgu district, and Spc. Bernard D. Lewis, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 19th Sustainment

Command (Expeditionary), shovel side-by-side at the annual Daegu City Arbor Day ceremony March 17.

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Participants enjoyed digging andputting new life into the barren hillside.

“This is my first time ever to planttrees so I wanted to name the trees Iplanted “Lewis,” said Spc. Bernard D.Lewis, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 19th Sustainment Command

(Expeditionary), to a KoreanBroadcasting System radio crew.

National Arbor Day is held throughoutthe Republic of Korea April 5 each year.The City of Daegu, however,traditionally gets an early start on theannual ritual.

This was the 34th consecutive yearthat Soldiers from Area IV haveparticipated in the city’s Arbor Day event.

U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers fromCamp Hialeah, Pusan Storage Facility andPier 8 will take part in the Busan CityArbor Day event April 5.

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